kenalog shots for scar abrasion?

Body: 

Afterone failed surgery, redone by another, I've just received the news that the inision has healed correctly but am left with scar abrasion in my left labia which hurts quite bit. Even though given the go ahead for sex with my husband (it's been 7 months!), neither one of us can imagine a good time. The Dr. has suggested kenalog (a cortical steroid) injections in three weeks to minimize the pain and help with the healing.
Do any of you have any experience with this?
Do any of you have remedies that have worked for scar abrations?
Thank you for your thoughts and comments.

Hi J-mom

Sorry you have not heard back from anyone about this. I guess it is because none of us has had this therapy.

I just googled Kenalog. It seems to be used as a topical cream and as an intramuscular injection, which will go through your whole system. You will feel wonderful because it will reduce inflammation all over your body. I didn't see any reference to a local injection. I am not sure what your doctor wants to do. You need to know that before you proceed, and also whether or not it will be ongoing.

I have had a bit of experience with use of topical corticosteroids. They will calm inflammation and reduce pain and discomfort and maybe allow healing of abrasion, but they won't get to the root cause of the inflammation.

If the abrasion is from the scar the only thing that will prevent it is to get rid of the scar, or you will be using the Kenalogf with all its disadvantages, for ever. I would rather see you massage the scar out of existence, as Alemama suggests, or at least flatten it so it no longer causes abrasion. If the abrasion has happened because the site of the abrasion is easily irritated, ie sensitive, then I think an anti-inflammatory diet will be beneficial to make the 'skin' less sensitive. Re the granulation, I have no idea of the options you have for that.

As I understand it you can expect post surgical pain from any surgery for about 12 months. Patience and gentleness will play a big part in your enjoying sex for a while. Plenty of lube, plenty of foreplay.

Louise